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Can you stop a deadly magic from destroying the land?
Overall rating
5
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5
133 of 201 found this review helpful
A GAME WHICH “ECLIPSES” MANY OTHERS – A MONSTROUS SUCCESS!
PostedJune 6, 2019
sunnyglow
fromAlthough not the best scenario, Evelyn (our heroine in this game) should be thankful that the admirer she is “faced” with in the bonus chapter is “faceless.” That is certainly a better option than one who is “two-faced!”
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
REVIEW GASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
6 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 53 Pages
6 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 53 Pages
OPINION: “Trolling” for a great game to play? This fantastic game may fit the bill. As with all their other games, Domini provides more game for the money. It is a long game filled with those little extras that most developers do not provide. It has an excellent pace with creatively designed HOP scenes and puzzles galore. Domini is known for the puzzles within their games; however, the HOP scenes in this game are some of the best I have played in some time. Although I did not care for the nonsensical story (vengeful trolls causing chaos in their quest for an eternal eclipse), the activities from this game make up for the lack of an engaging story. Domini is my favorite developer and this game is a perfect example of why they are the one to beat among HOP game developers.
There are eighteen (18) HOP scenes and all can be replayed at the end of the game. There are also four (4) mini-HOP scenes containing a small number of items to be located. There are the usual interactive scenes with lists of items and silhouettes; however, there are also storybook, matching, rebus, and replacement scenes. One of the HOP scenes in the main game is breathtaking, featuring tropical birds which must be matched. There is a new style of rebus scene in which two items must be located. These two items, when combined, create the rebus item listed. One of my favorites is the slider scene in which the player must move the silhouette of the item onto the item itself before removing it. I also found one very creative scene in the bonus chapter in which the player searches for family crests based on three items described in the list.
This is a puzzle-lovers delight! There are forty (40) minigames. Twenty-seven (27) can be replayed at the end of the game! Incredible! Most of the minigames have the option to be played in either an “easy” or “hard” mode. The ability to choose the difficulty creates an easy/breezy game for some and a little more challenge for others. There are two Rube-Goldberg puzzles in the demo – one is an escape puzzle in which the player must escape a maze by playing four (4) puzzles. The other involves three (3) different types of picture puzzles. There is quite a variety of puzzles throughout the game, some which are novel. In a gear puzzle, instead of having the gears mesh with each other, the player must switch the gears to create a picture instead.
This is a puzzle-lovers delight! There are forty (40) minigames. Twenty-seven (27) can be replayed at the end of the game! Incredible! Most of the minigames have the option to be played in either an “easy” or “hard” mode. The ability to choose the difficulty creates an easy/breezy game for some and a little more challenge for others. There are two Rube-Goldberg puzzles in the demo – one is an escape puzzle in which the player must escape a maze by playing four (4) puzzles. The other involves three (3) different types of picture puzzles. There is quite a variety of puzzles throughout the game, some which are novel. In a gear puzzle, instead of having the gears mesh with each other, the player must switch the gears to create a picture instead.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• Thirty-three (33) achievements.
• Collect fifteen (15) morphing paintings, fifteen (15) scrolls, and seventy (70) medallions
• Replay twenty-seven (27) minigames and eighteen (18) HOP scenes
• Bestiary book to tame monsters. Play a puzzle every time the book is used.
• Twenty (20) wallpapers along with concept art and music selections.
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• Thirty-three (33) achievements.
• Collect fifteen (15) morphing paintings, fifteen (15) scrolls, and seventy (70) medallions
• Replay twenty-seven (27) minigames and eighteen (18) HOP scenes
• Bestiary book to tame monsters. Play a puzzle every time the book is used.
• Twenty (20) wallpapers along with concept art and music selections.
BONUS CHAPTER: It is a different story and a long chapter well-worth the price of a collector’s edition. Play Amber, the mother of Evelyn from the main game. When Evelyn’s boyfriend arrives to inform you that she has disappeared, you are off to find her. A misguided evildoer, Faceless, is behind her disappearance and now you must enter the Void to save her. There are six (6) HOP scenes and eight (8) minigames. Continue to collect all the collectibles within this chapter.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE FORTY (40) MINIGAMES WITHIN THE GAME:
A. Moving tiles puzzle. Rotate crystals so they all fit precisely into a given hexagonal grid.
B. Gears/Switch puzzle. Unique puzzle in which you must switch and rotate gears to restore on image. Clever new hybrid puzzle
C. Assembly puzzle. Rotate pieces of a kite so they fit into their proper slots. Then place bi-colored feathers into position matching the color of the kite pieces next to them.
D. Logic puzzle. A merchant gives cryptic clues about items within a scene. Choose the correct item within the scene to fit the clue given
E. Beat the computer. Collect more sun tokens than your opponent’s moon tokens. Landing next to a moon token will change it to a sun token and vice versa.
BONUS CHAPTER:
F. Map puzzle. Place arrows on a map to lead a figure to an "X" on the left side of the grid while avoiding vortexes. You must also pass through every set of footsteps on the grid once.
G. Logic puzzle. Place 8 tokens in the proper sequence on a cryptex following clues given on a sheet of paper.
H. Switch puzzle. On a 5 x 5 grid, place masks of different colors and emotions so that no two masks share the same color or emotion in each row and column.
I. Maze puzzle. Lead a mask along paths to a slot at the bottom of the maze. Pass over slots which change the direction of the paths.
B. Gears/Switch puzzle. Unique puzzle in which you must switch and rotate gears to restore on image. Clever new hybrid puzzle
C. Assembly puzzle. Rotate pieces of a kite so they fit into their proper slots. Then place bi-colored feathers into position matching the color of the kite pieces next to them.
D. Logic puzzle. A merchant gives cryptic clues about items within a scene. Choose the correct item within the scene to fit the clue given
E. Beat the computer. Collect more sun tokens than your opponent’s moon tokens. Landing next to a moon token will change it to a sun token and vice versa.
BONUS CHAPTER:
F. Map puzzle. Place arrows on a map to lead a figure to an "X" on the left side of the grid while avoiding vortexes. You must also pass through every set of footsteps on the grid once.
G. Logic puzzle. Place 8 tokens in the proper sequence on a cryptex following clues given on a sheet of paper.
H. Switch puzzle. On a 5 x 5 grid, place masks of different colors and emotions so that no two masks share the same color or emotion in each row and column.
I. Maze puzzle. Lead a mask along paths to a slot at the bottom of the maze. Pass over slots which change the direction of the paths.
I recommend this game!
Can you stop a past case from destroying the present?
Overall rating
5
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5
187 of 297 found this review helpful
HOLMES IS ON THE CASE – MS. HOLMES THAT IS!
PostedMay 30, 2019
sunnyglow
from“Enquiring” minds want to know – What is the relationship between “the woman” for Sherlock Holmes, Irene Adler, and Kiron Adler? Hopefully that mystery will be taken up in the next installment of this series!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 35 pages
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 35 pages
OPINION: What a fantastic new detective series! This is a great first game for this new series from Elephant Games. It is a short game; however, it has a nice pace which makes up for its brevity. I would rather play a short well-crafted game than one which is drawn out and snail-paced. Instead of Watson, it appears Ms. Holmes will have Kiron Adler as a sidekick in this series. Hopefully we will see more of Adler in upcoming games. The repartee between the two is a clever device which adds some comic relief to the game. Adler’s roguish demeanor contrasts nicely with the more serious tone from Ms. Holmes.
The game should appeal to those who love whodunits or to those who love to play easy breezy games. The graphics present a nice depiction of Victorian England. With the presence of the strong female character, Ms. Holmes, I would also recommend this game for young girls.
There are thirty (30) minigames. Most of these are easy, although there are a few which are moderately difficult. Most are variations seen in other games. To remind the player of the order of events involved in solving this whodunnit, several sequence puzzles are provided. In these puzzles the player must connect statements concerning the events in the proper order in which they appear in the game.
There are twenty-four (24) HOP scenes within the game. Nine (9) of the scenes are mini-HOP scenes in which a small number of items (between 6 to 8) are to be located. Most of the scenes are either lists of items or silhouette. They are standard fare seen in most games. There are a few multiple-step ones in which the player searches for items in one format and then switches to another format to search for more items. Some of the multiple-step scenes contain searches for morphing objects. Also included are a replacement scene, a spot-the-differences and a matching scene.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• Twenty (20) achievements.
• Collect twenty-four (24) morphing objects
• Collect thirty-two (32) picture fragments to assemble four (4) photos
• Collect twelve (12) bobblehead dolls
• Ten (10) Wallpapers along with concept art and music sequences.
• Replay twelve (12) minigames and thirteen (13) HOP scenes
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• Twenty (20) achievements.
• Collect twenty-four (24) morphing objects
• Collect thirty-two (32) picture fragments to assemble four (4) photos
• Collect twelve (12) bobblehead dolls
• Ten (10) Wallpapers along with concept art and music sequences.
• Replay twelve (12) minigames and thirteen (13) HOP scenes
OVERVIEW/STORY: It has been fifteen (15) years since Sherlock Holmes has been seen. Since his disappearance crime is rampant! However, a new champion of justice has emerged, Ms. Holmes. In the first game in this series, join this new sleuth in a case involving the Baskervilles. A monster has been seen prowling the Baskervilles estate, even breaking into the mansion itself. Discover the mysterious circumstances plaguing the owner, Albert Baskervilles. As the inventor of a valuable infusion device he is in the danger from an unlikely source. As you assist Ms. Holmes, discover some starting secrets and a plot involving a sinister evildoer.
BONUS CHAPTER: It is sequel. Play Kiron Adler. Albert Baskerville is in trouble again! Return to the estate in time to see him kidnapped. Now you, as a budding detective, must save him from an evildoer out for revenge! I found this chapter a nice addition to the game. There are six (6) mnigames and six (6) HOP scenes – three (3) of which are mini-HOP scenes. Continue searching for collectibles within this chapter. The story is as well-written as that in the main chapter.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MINIGAMES AFTER THE DEMO:
A. Connection puzzle. Rotate 3 rings so that paths are created from four flowers in the center ring to connectors along the outer ring.
B. Matching puzzle. Unusual puzzle in which you separate matching pairs on a grid by using sticks to divide each set of pairs from the other pairs.
C. Defeat the evildoer. Match-3 game. Match 3 or more colored tokens to fill up your three colored bars (based on the colors of the matching items) before the villain does. You and the villain each have different colored tokens
D. Switch puzzle. Place 6 file folders in chronological order.
E. Switch puzzle. Switch hexagonal pieces to restore an image.
F. Assembly puzzle. Click on bits which have different cuts until you locate those which match up and mesh with a center mechanism. Press start to check if your selection is correct. 2X
BONUS CHAPTER
G. Connection puzzle. On a grid, move a token through every square within the grid without retracing steps.
H. Maze puzzle. Rotate a maze with trees within it so that a bee can reach his beehive. As you rotate the bee, arrows appear which indicate the direction the bee can move. Unique puzze not seen before.
I. Switch puzzle. Switch and rotate tokens with arrows upon them so that all are positioned by color and the arrows are pointing in the proper direction.
B. Matching puzzle. Unusual puzzle in which you separate matching pairs on a grid by using sticks to divide each set of pairs from the other pairs.
C. Defeat the evildoer. Match-3 game. Match 3 or more colored tokens to fill up your three colored bars (based on the colors of the matching items) before the villain does. You and the villain each have different colored tokens
D. Switch puzzle. Place 6 file folders in chronological order.
E. Switch puzzle. Switch hexagonal pieces to restore an image.
F. Assembly puzzle. Click on bits which have different cuts until you locate those which match up and mesh with a center mechanism. Press start to check if your selection is correct. 2X
BONUS CHAPTER
G. Connection puzzle. On a grid, move a token through every square within the grid without retracing steps.
H. Maze puzzle. Rotate a maze with trees within it so that a bee can reach his beehive. As you rotate the bee, arrows appear which indicate the direction the bee can move. Unique puzze not seen before.
I. Switch puzzle. Switch and rotate tokens with arrows upon them so that all are positioned by color and the arrows are pointing in the proper direction.
I recommend this game!
Can you reveal the murderer’s identity before it’s too late?
Overall rating
5
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5
176 of 278 found this review helpful
OFF TO AN ISLAND RETREAT? ARRIVE AT A JUDGMENT FOR MURDER
PostedMay 23, 2019
sunnyglow
fromLooking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? How about Judge McGregor’s watch? This little device will truly turn back the “hands of time” for dear old dad!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME:
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 49 Pages
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 49 Pages
OPINION: What a fantastic murder mystery! Domini Games is my favorite developer and this game is a great start to a new series. Hopefully there will be more games like this one in the future. This is a long, well-written and creatively designed whodunnit. There is a host of suspects involved in this case. Trying to guess the masked avenger and the judge’s killer will be no easy task. I don’t like gimmicks in games; however, I feel the judge’s watch is a clever device providing a speedy analysis of the veracity of each suspect’s statement. This is fast-paced game with many activities to engage the player.
Domini always provides more game for the money than other developers. There are quite a few collectibles. There is an indicator on the inventory bar indicating if there are any of the three collectibles within the scene. The graphics still have a significant amount of vivid purple and neon green; however, it is more subtle in this game than those from previous games.
The game is designed to provide both an easy play for some while providing a little challenge for others. Most of the puzzles can be played in either an “easy” or “hard” mode. This can be set in the main menu; however, the difficulty of each puzzle can be changed while playing the game. This is a puzzle lovers delight. There are thirty-three (33) minigames. Two of those have three (3) puzzles in succession within the minigame. They are creatively designed and ones which I will replay.
There are only seventeen (17) HOP scenes; however, all can be replayed. There are also a couple of mini-HOP scenes with a small number of some item to be collected. A Match-3 game can be played in lieu of the scenes. Most of the scenes are lists of items or silhouette scenes which require manipulation of items within the scene before they can be removed. My favorite scene is in the bonus chapter. In the last HOP scene of the game, many of the items are morphing objects.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• Choose between playing a male or female character
• Thirty-three (33) achievements.
• Collect forty-four (44) coins used to purchase items for your “office”
• Collect fourteen (14) pieces of evidence and thirteen (13) morphing photos
• Ten (10 wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Replay eighteen (18) mini-games and seventeen (17) HOP scenes
• Choose between the level of difficulty (hard or easy) for the puzzles in the game within the menu.
• Judge’s Pocket Watch. The watch is a truth detector which allows the player to view the past as it truly happened as opposed to the statements from the suspects.
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• Choose between playing a male or female character
• Thirty-three (33) achievements.
• Collect forty-four (44) coins used to purchase items for your “office”
• Collect fourteen (14) pieces of evidence and thirteen (13) morphing photos
• Ten (10 wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Replay eighteen (18) mini-games and seventeen (17) HOP scenes
• Choose between the level of difficulty (hard or easy) for the puzzles in the game within the menu.
• Judge’s Pocket Watch. The watch is a truth detector which allows the player to view the past as it truly happened as opposed to the statements from the suspects.
OVERVIEW/STORY: As a crime reporter, you are investigating the murder of Judge Maxwell McGregor. Your sister, Agatha, a lawyer under the mentorship of the judge, witnessed his murder in front of the court steps. You both have been mentioned in the judge’s will and the judge’s son has requested your presence at the reading of the will. On the island where the judge’s estate is located, you meet others who also have been invited. A masked avenger, the “Judge” informs all of you that one of you is the murderer. A storm has cut off communications with the mainland. Now, with a host of suspects, can you determine the culprit behind the murder while dealing with a deranged masked avenger?
BONUS GAME: The story is unrelated to that of the main game. Play Agatha Smith, the lawyer from the previous game. Your husband, Chuck, is a famous chemist working on formulating a new revolutionary medicine under the direction of Dr. Sharon Jones. When she is found murdered, your husband is the prime suspect. Now you must collect evidence to clear him of the charges and locate the actual killer. This is a decent addition to this game. There are ten (10) minigames and six (6) HOP scenes. I did not care for the story behind the whodunit; however, the puzzles and HOP scenes are excellent.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MINIGAMES AFTER THE DEMO:
A. Match-3 puzzle. Match up 2 or more like-colored tokens on a 5 x 5 grid until all are removed. Moves can be made horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
B. Sequence puzzle. Choose the letters to spell the word “Justice” in the proper sequences as they move along a winding grid.
C. Battleship puzzle. On a grid avoid uncovering traps listed on map. The map indicates the number of traps abutting each square on the grid.
D. Sequence puzzle. Insert winding keys into a watch in the correct sequential order.
E. Domino puzzle. Place domino-style pieces end-to-end so each end matches with the domino piece which abuts it.
BONUS CHAPTER:
F. Connection puzzle. Connect two like tokens on a grid. The connections cannot overlap.
G. Logic puzzle. Read clues and match photos with the clues given.
H. Lock puzzle. Rotate and move lockpicks so all match up and mesh with lock segments
I. Chase the villain via a motorcycle while avoiding obstacles in your path. You can hit 3 obstacles before restarting.
B. Sequence puzzle. Choose the letters to spell the word “Justice” in the proper sequences as they move along a winding grid.
C. Battleship puzzle. On a grid avoid uncovering traps listed on map. The map indicates the number of traps abutting each square on the grid.
D. Sequence puzzle. Insert winding keys into a watch in the correct sequential order.
E. Domino puzzle. Place domino-style pieces end-to-end so each end matches with the domino piece which abuts it.
BONUS CHAPTER:
F. Connection puzzle. Connect two like tokens on a grid. The connections cannot overlap.
G. Logic puzzle. Read clues and match photos with the clues given.
H. Lock puzzle. Rotate and move lockpicks so all match up and mesh with lock segments
I. Chase the villain via a motorcycle while avoiding obstacles in your path. You can hit 3 obstacles before restarting.
I recommend this game!
Can you protect the Buried Kingdom from a dangerous supernatural foe?
Overall rating
5
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5
128 of 227 found this review helpful
SAIL AWAY TO A FANTASY WORLD UNDER THE SEA
PostedMay 18, 2019
sunnyglow
fromLocation? At the tomb of Nezul, trying to force resurrected skeletons back into their graves. I wonder, however, if I will need a “skeleton key” to lock them up permanently?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME:
6 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 43 Pages
6 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 43 Pages
OPINION: Pack your bags and set sail into a fantastic fantasy under the sea. This game has some incredibly beautiful graphics. It is a fairy-tale come to life! This is a decent sized game. The story is a well-written sequel with the major characters returning, including Droi, your pet dragon, who is now all grown up. He will be transporting you throughout the kingdom in this game. The game is devoted to one task, searching throughout the kingdom to locate and stop a misguided evildoer from causing chaos in the kingdom.
This game should appeal to all ages. There is a menagerie of adorable, cute dragons along with other animals and a plethora of fairy tale creatures. Nevertheless, thankfully, there are no helpers in this game. The pace is decent with plenty of interactive activities, including some creatively designed mini-games and HOP scenes. The collectibles, puzzle pieces and morphing objects, are easy to locate within the scenes.
There are only fourteen (14) HOP scenes within the game with some being mini-HOP scenes with searches for a small number of one item. There are the usual lists of items and silhouette scenes. There are also two FROG scenes. Some of the scenes are interactive ones in which the player searches for items and then replaces them back within the scene. Some of scenes have the option to play a matching puzzle in lieu of the scene.
There are thirty-three (33) mini-games and all can be replayed after the game is completed. They vary in style. Most are easy. Although most of the puzzles are creative, some of the puzzles seem more like HOP scenes than puzzles. As you listen to a story you locate and interact with items within the scene. To me, these are storybook HOP scenes, not puzzles! The puzzles are variations of those seen in other games.
OVERVIEW/STORY: Play Sarah, who has been summoned by her friend, Julie, to return to the buried kingdom under the sea. The kingdom is in grave danger. With the passing of the Mother Dragon, the kingdom is in chaos with the once docile dragons becoming hostile. Someone has awakened Nezul, a powerful shaman from his tomb. With resurrection crystals, skeletons have awakened and are attacking the kingdom. Help restore this kingdom to tranquility while discovering the surprising source behind this chaos.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 18 achievements. (5 story-based and 12 skill based)
• Collect twenty (20) morphing objects
• Collect twenty-five (25) puzzle pieces
• Fifteen (15) Wallpapers along with concept art and music.
• Replay eight (8) HOP scenes and thirty-three (33) mini-games
• 18 achievements. (5 story-based and 12 skill based)
• Collect twenty (20) morphing objects
• Collect twenty-five (25) puzzle pieces
• Fifteen (15) Wallpapers along with concept art and music.
• Replay eight (8) HOP scenes and thirty-three (33) mini-games
BONUS GAME: It is a sequel. When you are knocked unconscious, find yourself imprisoned in a tower by an evildoer. This person has stolen a special dragon egg to seize control of the kingdom. Your task is to stop him and hatch this very important egg through a ritual. There are two (2) HOP scenes and six (6) mini-games within this chapter. There are no collectibles. It has a heartwarming ending which provides a nice finale for the game. I felt it was of a decent length and worthy of the collector’s edition designation.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SAMPLES OF THE PUZZLES AFTER THE DEMO:
A. Connection puzzle. Connect one tube to another by rotating tiles to create a path.
B. Matching puzzle. Uncover leaves to match up like footprints.
C. Sequence puzzle. Move through a geyser-filled swamp by stuffing mushrooms into the holes of the geysers repeating a given sequence. 3X
D. Moving tiles puzzle. Move 16 red and yellow marbles along paths so that each marble is located within its like-colored half of the grid. Yellow marbles are on one side and red on the other.
E. Mirror puzzle. Place mirrors to direct 3 beams of colored light to their like-colored disks.
F. Storybook puzzle. As you listen to a story, place items into their proper location (There are several of these within the game)
G. Slat puzzle. Slide five slats up-and-down to restore an image. Moving one affects the others.
BONUS CHAPTER:
H. Connection puzzle. Move a marble through every point on a map without retracing steps.
I. Sequence puzzle. Remove bars in sequence to open a portal.
J. Rope puzzle. Untangle a rope so segments do not cross each other.
K. Switch puzzle. Switch pieces of an image until all are in the proper location
B. Matching puzzle. Uncover leaves to match up like footprints.
C. Sequence puzzle. Move through a geyser-filled swamp by stuffing mushrooms into the holes of the geysers repeating a given sequence. 3X
D. Moving tiles puzzle. Move 16 red and yellow marbles along paths so that each marble is located within its like-colored half of the grid. Yellow marbles are on one side and red on the other.
E. Mirror puzzle. Place mirrors to direct 3 beams of colored light to their like-colored disks.
F. Storybook puzzle. As you listen to a story, place items into their proper location (There are several of these within the game)
G. Slat puzzle. Slide five slats up-and-down to restore an image. Moving one affects the others.
BONUS CHAPTER:
H. Connection puzzle. Move a marble through every point on a map without retracing steps.
I. Sequence puzzle. Remove bars in sequence to open a portal.
J. Rope puzzle. Untangle a rope so segments do not cross each other.
K. Switch puzzle. Switch pieces of an image until all are in the proper location
I recommend this game!
Can you stop townspeople from turning into crystal in time?
Overall rating
2
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5
88 of 172 found this review helpful
THE PLAGUE OF ST. GERMAIN
PostedMay 16, 2019
sunnyglow
fromIt is now crystal clear this series will be plagued by more encore appearances by St. Germain. I wonder if staring at this dwarf while playing the game would cause him to turn to stone, then crumble and go away!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
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5
OPINION: Get prepared for some surprises in this game including one small irritation as well! The only thing worse than the occasional slow pace I experienced playing the demo was the “pièce de résistance,” the dwarf, St. Germain. Surprise! His re-emergence dwarfs any other faults this game may possess. Cleverly, AMAX hid his irritating presence until the very end of the demo. St. Germain is immortal and so is his insidious presence in AMAX games!
On the plus side, the game is beautifully illustrated (sans one dastardly dwarf). Although the story is a little strange to me, I would have purchased it. I play games for the activities, so the story most times is inconsequential. However, St. Germain is such an annoying presence with his grunting and insidious presence, it destroyed my desire to continue with the game.
The HOP scenes are somewhat creatively designed. There are quite a few mini-HOP scenes in the demo which require searching for a small number of some item. There are also some multiple step ones with searches using two different formats. There is a variety of types including matching, search and replace, lists of items, and silhouette. Most are interactive.
The nine (9) minigames from the demo are on the easier side. There is one mini game which can be played in either an “casual” or “hard” mode. It appears that there are quite a few picture puzzles within the game. At the end of the demo there are three consecutive ones each presented in a different format. One involves switching puzzle pieces; a second involves rotating circles to match the picture; and a third is a slat puzzle in which slats are moved up-and-down and sideways to restore an image.
Puzzles pieces are also collected throughout the game for a picture puzzle available upon completion of the game. Most are easy to locate within the scenes. Not being a big fan of jigsaw and picture puzzles, this was another feature which made the game less appealing.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• Ten (10) achievements.
• Collect fifty-two (52) morphing puzzles pieces
• Receive a casket in which to place crystals
• Six (6) wallpapers along with five (5) screensavers, concept art, music and video sequences
• Replay thirteen (13) HOP scenes and thirteen (13) minigames
• Ten (10) achievements.
• Collect fifty-two (52) morphing puzzles pieces
• Receive a casket in which to place crystals
• Six (6) wallpapers along with five (5) screensavers, concept art, music and video sequences
• Replay thirteen (13) HOP scenes and thirteen (13) minigames
SPOILERS: HERE ARE THE MINIGAMES FROM THE DEMO:
A. Switch puzzle. Switch 4 horses so each is in the appropriate slot.
B. Sequence puzzle. Remove swords attached to 4 shields so none remain. Removing them from one shield affects the other 3.
C. Sliding tiles puzzle. Slide tokens on a circular grid until all are placed next to an associated image.
D. Tracing puzzle. Move a marble through a symbol without touching the sides.
E. Match-3 game. In 10 movies get the specific number of colored drops indicated by removing them by 3’s. Drops can be switched.
F. Choice between Casual and Hard. Sequence puzzle. Repeat a sequence give on 4 tokens to knock put an evildoer. 3X
Three (3) Consecutive picture puzzles
G. Switch puzzle. Switch pieces on a grid to restore an image
H. Rotating disks. Rotate disks with parts of an image so that the image is restored.
I. Slats puzzle. Move slats vertically and horizontally to restore an image.
B. Sequence puzzle. Remove swords attached to 4 shields so none remain. Removing them from one shield affects the other 3.
C. Sliding tiles puzzle. Slide tokens on a circular grid until all are placed next to an associated image.
D. Tracing puzzle. Move a marble through a symbol without touching the sides.
E. Match-3 game. In 10 movies get the specific number of colored drops indicated by removing them by 3’s. Drops can be switched.
F. Choice between Casual and Hard. Sequence puzzle. Repeat a sequence give on 4 tokens to knock put an evildoer. 3X
Three (3) Consecutive picture puzzles
G. Switch puzzle. Switch pieces on a grid to restore an image
H. Rotating disks. Rotate disks with parts of an image so that the image is restored.
I. Slats puzzle. Move slats vertically and horizontally to restore an image.
I don't recommend this game.
Can your love overcome a grudge that spans a thousand years?
Overall rating
3
/
5
96 of 169 found this review helpful
A GAME WHICH HAS A BEASTLY TRANSFORMATION AFTER THE DEMO
PostedMay 9, 2019
sunnyglow
fromSheepishly, I must admit this game is not “owl” that ” baa-d;” however, it is still “bearly” worth a hoot!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME:
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 34 Pages
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 34 Pages
OPINION: Surprises await you in this game! The biggest surprise is that the quality and content are transformed after the demo. The story is a variation of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Star-crossed lovers (in this case the sun and moon) are shapeshifters, transforming into the respective animals of their feuding clans during opposite times of the day. The game is beautifully illustrated, a must-have for fairy tale lovers. Although there are animals within the game, there are no helpers.
Nevertheless, I found the game boring and the demo not representative of the actual game. I found the game rather short with few activities. Like the characters, the game itself transforms from a puzzle-intense game with few HOP scenes to the reverse after the demo. There are only twenty (20) mini-games in the entire game, including the bonus chapter. Half of those mini-games are in the demo. I was disappointed by the lack of puzzles and difficulty of the puzzles, most being extremely easy.
There are only nineteen (19) HOP scenes and most are lists of items which are minimally interactive. Nevertheless, there are two which I found creatively designed. In one scene, pages within books must be flipped to create the images to be removed. In another, items are searched for within a series of books and then replaced back into the books in the proper location. I wish this developer had more of these types of scenes.
There is a sidebar on the left side of the screen to indicate the number of collectibles which are remaining within that scene. All the scenes have two of each collectible (sheep and morphing objects). The sheep collected unlock five additional sheep at the end of the game. All are easy to locate. Throughout the game the player alternates between playing the two cursed lovers, Jacob and Alison. I recommend this game for those who like easy breezy games which are puzzle-lite or those who enjoy searching for lists of items in standard HOP scenes. I purchased this game and then regretted it.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• Ten (10) achievements – each with 3 parts.
• Collect fifty-six (56) sheep used to unlock 5 additional sheep at the end (2 per each scene)
• Collect fifty-six (56) morphing objects (2 per each scene)
• Eight (8) wallpapers along with four (4) screensavers, concept art, music and video sequences
• Replay thirteen (13) HOP scenes and fourteen (14) mini-games
• As Alison you get an owl which grants you magical abilities - Defense, Owl attack, Owl agility
• As Jacob you get a bear which grants you magical ability - Strength, Bear sight, Bear wisdom
• Ten (10) achievements – each with 3 parts.
• Collect fifty-six (56) sheep used to unlock 5 additional sheep at the end (2 per each scene)
• Collect fifty-six (56) morphing objects (2 per each scene)
• Eight (8) wallpapers along with four (4) screensavers, concept art, music and video sequences
• Replay thirteen (13) HOP scenes and fourteen (14) mini-games
• As Alison you get an owl which grants you magical abilities - Defense, Owl attack, Owl agility
• As Jacob you get a bear which grants you magical ability - Strength, Bear sight, Bear wisdom
OVERVIEW/STORY: A curse has been placed upon two Scottish lovers, Alison and Jacob, each from two feuding clans - the Owl Clan and the Bear Clan. Alison is transformed into an owl at night and Jacob is transformed into a bear during the day. In a tag-team effort, play both Alison and Jacob. Learn the history of the feud between the two clans. The Amulet of Oblivion is behind this curse. Is their love strong enough to defeat this curse?
BONUS CHAPTER: It is a prequel. Play Douglas of the Owl Clan. Upon giving your wife, Ayla, the Amulet of Oblivion, she is transformed into an owl. When she is imprisoned in the amulet you follow close behind. Locate your wife and escape the clutches of Vivian, who has made both of you her prisoners. The chapter has four (4) mini-games and six (6) of the most boring HOP scenes I have ever played. All the scenes are lists of items. I feel this chapter is not a worthy addition to a collector’s edition game.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MINI-GAMES AFTER THE DEMO:
A. Search and replace puzzle. Search for 12 items out of place. Use an arrow to change the scene from front to back. Then place the items back into the scene in the appropriate location.
B. Switch puzzle. Switch and rotate disks to restore an image.
C. Logic puzzle. Arrange six pictures based on given clues so that love/hate relationships are established between the pictures
D. Weights and balances puzzle. Place weights by size onto a balance according to clues given so that both sides are equal. The largest weights must be at the bottom.
BONUS CHAPTER:
E. Mathematical puzzle. Move numbers on a 4 x 4 grid so that each row equals 34. (Just played the same puzzle last week).
F. Switch puzzle. Switch paintings so that each is in the proper location.
G. Matching puzzle. Match up owls in cages hidden behind curtains. Owls change position if you make a mistake.
B. Switch puzzle. Switch and rotate disks to restore an image.
C. Logic puzzle. Arrange six pictures based on given clues so that love/hate relationships are established between the pictures
D. Weights and balances puzzle. Place weights by size onto a balance according to clues given so that both sides are equal. The largest weights must be at the bottom.
BONUS CHAPTER:
E. Mathematical puzzle. Move numbers on a 4 x 4 grid so that each row equals 34. (Just played the same puzzle last week).
F. Switch puzzle. Switch paintings so that each is in the proper location.
G. Matching puzzle. Match up owls in cages hidden behind curtains. Owls change position if you make a mistake.
I recommend this game!
There is a shadow hanging over New York City and time is running out.
Overall rating
5
/
5
149 of 252 found this review helpful
BREAK OUT OF THE PLAGUE OF MEDIOCRE GAMES – UNMASK ONE OF THE BEST GAMES THIS YEAR
PostedMay 4, 2019
sunnyglow
fromKudos to Five-BN Games! This is a fantastic sci-fi fantasy game! Presently, I am stuck at the city water towers. Just hoping I can complete the timed escape puzzle without getting caught!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME:
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Game – Strategy Guide: 52 pages
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Game – Strategy Guide: 52 pages
OPINION: What a fantastic game! This is a superb action-packed sci-fi delight! It is a very long game and well-worth the price. I seldom replay games; however, this is one which I feel is worthy of replaying. This game has a few surprises concerning the storyline. The plot is not disclosed until after the demo. The graphics are cartoon-like with some magnificent scenes of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. I found it a game of middle-difficulty. There are two types of collectibles; many are well-hidden within the scenes. Most scenes have a morphing object and one of the five (5) collectibles.
The game is puzzle-intense. There are forty-four (44) well-crafted puzzles within the game. This is not an easy-peasy game. Codes are not written down and placed in the inventory for reference in playing puzzles. The player must either write down or memorize the codes. The puzzles have well-written directions which is not always the case in many HOP games. They are explicit and easy to follow. I loved the timed escape puzzle. This is one of the most creative puzzles I have played this year. You must search for items to help you escape while avoiding guards.
There are only thirteen (13) HOP scenes. Nevertheless, the HOP scenes are some of the best I have played this year, and some have puzzles within the scenes. The HOP scenes are interactive. Most are silhouette and lists of items. However, many of the scenes require searching for an item and then using it within the scene to uncover more items from the list. There are puzzles within some of the HOP scenes. Throughout the game, there are instances where a specific number of some item must be searched within several scenes.
My favorite chapter is the one in which Laura must help an elderly woman organize and clean up her apartment. I felt this part of the game was creatively designed with plenty of puzzle-like activities included. With a fantastic story, a good pace, interactive and creatively designed HOP scenes along with well-designed puzzles, this is one game you will not want to miss!
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• Twenty-two (22) achievements.
• Collect thirty-one (31) morphing objects
• Collect 9 feathers, 6 vinyl records, 10 medallions, 7 shamrocks and 9 figurines of St. Patrick
• Eleven (11) wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Replay thirteen (13) mini-games
• For each collection of the collectibles completed – a new puzzle, a mosaic puzzle is added.
• Collect all the morphing objects to receive another 20 levels of a bonus mini-game.
• Twenty-two (22) achievements.
• Collect thirty-one (31) morphing objects
• Collect 9 feathers, 6 vinyl records, 10 medallions, 7 shamrocks and 9 figurines of St. Patrick
• Eleven (11) wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Replay thirteen (13) mini-games
• For each collection of the collectibles completed – a new puzzle, a mosaic puzzle is added.
• Collect all the morphing objects to receive another 20 levels of a bonus mini-game.
OVERVIEW/STORY: As a member of the Order of the White Stone, you, Laura, investigate cases involving the supernatural. When you are kidnapped, you find yourself an amusement park. There you learn that there is an outbreak of a deadly disease. Meet Travis, a scientist who informs you that he developed a powerful antidote for this disease and was kidnapped as well. As you prepare to help Travis reformulate this antidote, you soon discover you are being deceived. The truth is being masked – hidden from you. Now, you must learn the reality of this situation and take steps to rectify it.
BONUS CHAPTER: Return to the past during the construction of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. In the catacombs beneath the newly constructed cathedral are ruins from an ancient civilization. Members from the Order are now missing beneath this cathedral. You, as one of the Order’s members must locate them, one of which is your own daughter. The chapter is long with seven (7) mini-games and three (3) HOP scenes. Collect the ten (10) emblems from the Order within this chapter. I found this chapter similar in quality to the main game.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MINI-GAMES AFTER THE DEMO:
A. Maze puzzle. Choose the correct paths to get through a ventilation system. No map is given – simply trial and error in this puzzle.
B. Sequence puzzle. On a grid – turn off all lights. Clicking on a light will either turn it on if it is off or the inverse – turning it off if it is on.
C. Clock puzzle. Set the time. Move hands of a clock to set the time as per clues seen within the game. There are 3 latches to open which require three different times.
D. Mathematical/Switch puzzle. Switch numbers in each of four rows so that each row adds up to 34.
E. Matching puzzle. Place cubes with colors on four sides into a box so that each cube has contiguous colors with the cubes next to it
F. Timed puzzle. Escape/maze puzzle. Within the time allotted get to a designated location (water tanks) while avoiding guards in your path. Interact with the scenes to locate necessary items. Excellent and one of the best puzzles to come out this year.
BONUS CHAPTER:
G. Mathematical/Connection puzzle. On a number grid, connect numbers so each set adds up to 15 and all the numbers are used.
H. Alignment puzzle. On a grid with planets, move the planets so all align in a specific position on the grid. Moving one planet affects the others.
I. Switch puzzle. Switch the positions of blue and red tokens on a grid. Tokens can move only by jumping over another token or to an empty space. (In HOP scene)
B. Sequence puzzle. On a grid – turn off all lights. Clicking on a light will either turn it on if it is off or the inverse – turning it off if it is on.
C. Clock puzzle. Set the time. Move hands of a clock to set the time as per clues seen within the game. There are 3 latches to open which require three different times.
D. Mathematical/Switch puzzle. Switch numbers in each of four rows so that each row adds up to 34.
E. Matching puzzle. Place cubes with colors on four sides into a box so that each cube has contiguous colors with the cubes next to it
F. Timed puzzle. Escape/maze puzzle. Within the time allotted get to a designated location (water tanks) while avoiding guards in your path. Interact with the scenes to locate necessary items. Excellent and one of the best puzzles to come out this year.
BONUS CHAPTER:
G. Mathematical/Connection puzzle. On a number grid, connect numbers so each set adds up to 15 and all the numbers are used.
H. Alignment puzzle. On a grid with planets, move the planets so all align in a specific position on the grid. Moving one planet affects the others.
I. Switch puzzle. Switch the positions of blue and red tokens on a grid. Tokens can move only by jumping over another token or to an empty space. (In HOP scene)
I recommend this game!
Whenever heroes gather, villains are sure to follow...
Overall rating
5
/
5
105 of 185 found this review helpful
S.H.R.I.N.E. FOR AGENTS - (Super Heroes’ Resolve Is Never Ending)
PostedMay 2, 2019
sunnyglow
fromLocation - Alternate reality. Owning that “athletic watch” displayed in the bonus chapter, I am searching online for information on how to set the watch so I too can hop back-and-forth between alternate realities.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
OPINION: I love this new series.. Family drama queen Anna Gray along with her sidekick father, Richard, are two of my favorite HOP game characters. The story contributes to making this a fantastic game. The story begins with the three detectives given assignments in different locations which eventually weave into one central plot as the game progresses. The variety of locations and activities provide a fast pace and keep the player engaged. Although the game is short with fewer HOP scenes and puzzles than in most games, it is well-designed and kept my interest.
There are twenty-six (26) HOP scenes, nine (9) of which are mini-HOP scenes. The mini-HOP scenes contain between four (4) to eight (8) items which need to be located sequentially, one item at a time. The items are easy to locate within those scenes. The other scenes are either lists of items or silhouette. I was somewhat disappointed in the HOP scenes. There is little creative design demonstrated by these scenes. Most are junkpiles and not very interactive. Nevertheless, the mini-games are excellent. There are twenty (20) of them within the game. They vary in difficulty. There are some multiple-step ones. And although the HOP scenes are less than stellar, the mini-games and story behind this game make up for the lackluster HOP scenes. There are three collectibles which I found easy to locate.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• Eighteen (18) Achievements.
• Collect thirty (30) morphing objects
• Collect fourteen (14) morphing figurines of the characters
• Collect twenty (20) puzzle pieces creating screensavers
• Twelve (12) wallpapers along with concept art and music
• Replay fifteen (15) HOP scenes and twelve (12) mini-games
• Secret room played at the end to search for additional morphing items.
• Eighteen (18) Achievements.
• Collect thirty (30) morphing objects
• Collect fourteen (14) morphing figurines of the characters
• Collect twenty (20) puzzle pieces creating screensavers
• Twelve (12) wallpapers along with concept art and music
• Replay fifteen (15) HOP scenes and twelve (12) mini-games
• Secret room played at the end to search for additional morphing items.
OVERVIEW/STORY: Join the 3 super sleuths, Anna Gray, James Blackthorne, and Agent Brown as they tag team to solve another case. This time, the nefarious group S.H.R.I.N.E. is causing havoc. Operation Darkest Night is underway, a nefarious plan orchestrated by the mastermind of this group who will stop at nothing, even defying time and space, to succeed with his plans. Along for the ride is Anna’s ghostly father, Vincent, who, in this game, may wish he had remained in the afterlife.
BONUS CHAPTER: It is a sequel. S.H.R.I.N.E. has been attacked and the super detectives are back on the case sans Anna Gray. Anna Gray is on vacation – or is she? Mysteriously, she is seen within the chapter, lurking in the background. Discover the story behind “Anna Gray” and her mysterious appearance within this chapter. Also, rescue members of S.H.R.I.N.E. as you travel to another dimension. This is a long chapter. It is decent addition to the game. A surprise announcement is made at the end of this chapter concerning “Anna Gray.” There are six (6) HOP scenes and five (5) mini-games in this chapter. Continue searching for all three collectibles. I found the chapter consistent with the quality of the main game and worthy the collector’s edition designation.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SAMPLES OF THE MINI-GAMES AFTER THE DEMO:
A. 3-Part Mini-game. Move a car through a maze. (1) Assembly puzzle. Place segments of a track into position to lead a car to its destination. (2) Switch puzzle. Switch 4 geometric shapes on 4 dials so each dial has the same 4 geometric shapes. (3) Connection puzzle. Rotate and connect colored wires, connecting them from one end to the other. If you make any mistakes you must restart- even replaying the puzzles. Excellent mini-game!
B. Paint-by-number. Color segments of a map by matching symbols on each segment with a given guide. Click on the sections of the map until they turn the proper color.
C. Connect-the-dots. Connect all dots within a maze grid without retracing steps.
BONUS CHAPTER
D. 2-part mini-game. (1) Connection puzzle. Connect segments of a mechanism with circuits. (2) Sequence puzzle. Press buttons on the circuits in sequential order to activate a bridge.
E. Maze puzzle. Go through a maze using a flashlight, referring to a map displayed on the screen. The map will remain dark until you uncover paths which will be remain displayed once discovered.
B. Paint-by-number. Color segments of a map by matching symbols on each segment with a given guide. Click on the sections of the map until they turn the proper color.
C. Connect-the-dots. Connect all dots within a maze grid without retracing steps.
BONUS CHAPTER
D. 2-part mini-game. (1) Connection puzzle. Connect segments of a mechanism with circuits. (2) Sequence puzzle. Press buttons on the circuits in sequential order to activate a bridge.
E. Maze puzzle. Go through a maze using a flashlight, referring to a map displayed on the screen. The map will remain dark until you uncover paths which will be remain displayed once discovered.
I recommend this game!
Can you uncover the paranormal activity haunting the mall?
Overall rating
5
/
5
106 of 188 found this review helpful
SHOP TILL YOU DROP (OUT OF SIGHT) WITHIN THIS MALL
PostedApril 27, 2019
sunnyglow
fromLocation? At the mall. If I don’t return, it’s probably because I shopped till I dropped – out of sight!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW BASED ON THE ENTIRE GAME
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 42 Pages
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 42 Pages
OPINION: I love this series, and this is another fantastic addition to it. Although the main game and bonus game deal with elements of the paranormal; the fright factor is minimal. Nevertheless, there are some creepy moments within the game. The graphics include dimly-lit scenes set in the eerily quiet night-time setting at a mall. Creepy mannequins come to life and pop up unexpectedly adding a scare factor. This is a fast-paced game with plenty of activities set against the backdrop of a well-written story. The story masks the identity of the evildoer until the end.
The main game is rather short; however, the bonus chapter is long. There are twenty-two (22) HOP scenes and twenty-three (23) puzzles. There are three (3) collectibles and most are well-hidden within the scenes. The HOP scenes are the usual lists of items, silhouette, storybook, and matching. Most are interactive. I was impressed with one creatively designed HOP scene. This search-and-replace HOP scene is set on a 3-dimensional cube. The cube must be rotated, items located and then returned to the proper location on one of the four scenes constituting the cube. There are some fantastic puzzles within this game. I found none challenging, with most of middle difficulty.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• Twenty-one (21) achievements
• Collect 12 statuettes of characters in the game.
• Collect twenty-seven (27) eyes to open three (3) additional HOP scenes in the Secret Room
• Collect twenty-seven (27) morphing objects
• Ten (10) wallpapers along with a screensaver, concept art, and music selections.
• Replay thirteen (13) puzzles and thirteen (13) HOP scenes
• Twenty-one (21) achievements
• Collect 12 statuettes of characters in the game.
• Collect twenty-seven (27) eyes to open three (3) additional HOP scenes in the Secret Room
• Collect twenty-seven (27) morphing objects
• Ten (10) wallpapers along with a screensaver, concept art, and music selections.
• Replay thirteen (13) puzzles and thirteen (13) HOP scenes
OVERVIEW/STORY: Rick Rogers, paranormal detective, returns in another creepy tale. In this case, he is working undercover as a security guard to investigate nighttime paranormal activity at a mall. Security guards are being driven mad after only spending one night at this mall. Mannequins are coming to life along with other inexplicable events. Some evil entity is behind this and will taunt you throughout the game. Shall we play this game? If you do, you better play to win!
BONUS CHAPTER: It is a sequel. It is a month since the mall case was closed. More paranormal activity has returned to haunt this mall. Ghosts are everywhere within the mall, being summoned by an artifact., As Rick Rogers, you must find the cause of this ghostly activity and send these souls back to the afterlife. This is a long chapter with six (6) HOP scenes and seven (7) puzzles. In some ways I feel this chapter is better than the main game. I like the heart-wrenching story from this chapter better than the one from the main game. Continue to search for the collectibles within this chapter.
BONUS CHAPTER: It is a sequel. It is a month since the mall case was closed. More paranormal activity has returned to haunt this mall. Ghosts are everywhere within the mall, being summoned by an artifact., As Rick Rogers, you must find the cause of this ghostly activity and send these souls back to the afterlife. This is a long chapter with six (6) HOP scenes and seven (7) puzzles. In some ways I feel this chapter is better than the main game. I like the heart-wrenching story from this chapter better than the one from the main game. Continue to search for the collectibles within this chapter.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE PUZZLES AFTER THE DEMO:
A. Weights and balances puzzle. Place weights on two sides of a scale so each side is balanced with the other.
B. The Eyes Have it! Sliding tiles puzzle. Slide eyes along paths until they are all placed in the proper position as per a given code.
C. Cool Motorcycle Dude! Guide a motorcycle through the streets of a city by using arrows to avoid obstacles in its path. Only 3 collisions are allowed.
D. Matching puzzle. Match up thematically related items by uncovering hexagons with images upon them. If you make a mistake in matching, the previous matches return
E. Assembly puzzle. Make a key according to a given diagram. Use a drill with two different bits to create the indentations. Use arrows to adjust the height of the indentations and to move the drill right or left.
BONUS CHAPTER:
F. Match-3 puzzle. Match up 2 or more like-colored gems to remove them. You must play until you capture the given number for each of 3 colored gems. You only have 17 moves.
G. Assembly puzzle. Move three knobs on a projector to restore an image. Moving one piece of the picture affects the others. Moving the pieces increases or decreases the size. 3X
H. Domino puzzle. Place family-oriented dominoes end-to-end so images match at the ends or with an image above the given domino.
B. The Eyes Have it! Sliding tiles puzzle. Slide eyes along paths until they are all placed in the proper position as per a given code.
C. Cool Motorcycle Dude! Guide a motorcycle through the streets of a city by using arrows to avoid obstacles in its path. Only 3 collisions are allowed.
D. Matching puzzle. Match up thematically related items by uncovering hexagons with images upon them. If you make a mistake in matching, the previous matches return
E. Assembly puzzle. Make a key according to a given diagram. Use a drill with two different bits to create the indentations. Use arrows to adjust the height of the indentations and to move the drill right or left.
BONUS CHAPTER:
F. Match-3 puzzle. Match up 2 or more like-colored gems to remove them. You must play until you capture the given number for each of 3 colored gems. You only have 17 moves.
G. Assembly puzzle. Move three knobs on a projector to restore an image. Moving one piece of the picture affects the others. Moving the pieces increases or decreases the size. 3X
H. Domino puzzle. Place family-oriented dominoes end-to-end so images match at the ends or with an image above the given domino.
I recommend this game!
Can you uncover the origins of a dangerous ancient artifact in time?
Overall rating
5
/
5
194 of 284 found this review helpful
A HIDDEN EXPEDITION WHICH UNCOVERS AN EXCITING GAME
PostedApril 25, 2019
sunnyglow
fromLocation? Under the sea with mermaid Arielle searching for Roman treasure. Although it is past Easter, I am “egg-specially” interested in locating the eggs from this game.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
4 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 37 Pages (This is a long game)
4 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 37 Pages (This is a long game)
OPINION: What a fantastic game! It is a fast-paced, action-packed adventure. This is a long game with a well-written story blending fantasy with historical facts. Travel to various regions of the Mediterranean including Italy, Sicily, Cairo, and France. The game has some breathtaking underwater scenes and some beautiful ones set in Cairo. There are fact cards which provide trivia on a variety of subjects.
The collectible is a turtle which is rather hard to miss in most scenes. There are morphing objects within the HOP scenes. Upon finishing the game, there are souvenirs to be collected within the scenes from the game. My only complaint is the gimmicky tool kit provided and the alignment puzzle which must be played to access the tools within it. Three circles must be aligned using a slider bar before the tool is released. The tools are used often and by the end of the game, I was tired to aligning those three circles to retrieve the needed tool.
There are an equal number of HOP scenes and mini-games. There are twenty (20) HOP scenes and twenty-one (21) mini-games. Most of the HOP scenes are lists of items or silhouette. There are a few multiple-step ones. There is a rebus scene, some storybook scenes, and some matching scenes. The puzzles are variations of ones seen in other games. They range in difficulty and style. I found none challenging – most being of moderate difficulty.
OVERVIEW/STORY: As Dr. Walter, an expert in Roman antiquities, you are called in to investigate a dig site in Pompeii. After discovering an amethyst encrusted trident, venture to various parts of the world to discover its history. Watch your back, however, as a nefarious criminal follows your every step throughout your travels.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• Thirteen (13) achievements (some with 3 parts).
• Collect fact cards providing a potpourri of information concerning various topics
• Collect thirty-nine (39) turtles (Easy to locate) You can return to scenes at the end to search for them if you miss them within the scene.
• Collect fourteen (14) morphing objects within HOP scenes
• Collect twenty-one (21) souvenirs at the end of the game by returning to the scenes. (Some are well-hidden)
• Eight (8) Wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Tool kit to help with the excavation. Align three circles before using the items.
• Replay fourteen (14) HOP scenes and sixteen (16) mini-games
• Thirteen (13) achievements (some with 3 parts).
• Collect fact cards providing a potpourri of information concerning various topics
• Collect thirty-nine (39) turtles (Easy to locate) You can return to scenes at the end to search for them if you miss them within the scene.
• Collect fourteen (14) morphing objects within HOP scenes
• Collect twenty-one (21) souvenirs at the end of the game by returning to the scenes. (Some are well-hidden)
• Eight (8) Wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Tool kit to help with the excavation. Align three circles before using the items.
• Replay fourteen (14) HOP scenes and sixteen (16) mini-games
BONUS CHAPTER: Return to 200 B.C. You, as the Roman emissary, Agrippina, are shipwrecked off the cost of Hispania. You are saved by the commander, Cornelius; however, now this crazed soldier wants to become a god, controlling “Neptune’s children.” As foretold by the gods, you are the only one who can stop him and save the Roman Empire. Continue to collect turtles in this chapter along with the morphing objects. There are four HOP scenes and four (4) mini-games within this chapter. The graphics are incredibly beautiful. I found this an excellent addition to the game.
SPOILERS: THESE ARE SOME OF THE MINI-GAMES AFTER THE DEMO:
A. Checkers puzzle. On a grid, switch the locations of two sets of tokens with 7 tokens in each set. Tokens jump over each other to move
B. Sequence puzzle. (Played 3 times in the game). Move 3 prongs of a trident so that all reach the bottom. Moving one affects the others.
C. Matching puzzle. Rotate 5 pentagons with numbers on each side around a center pentagon. The numbers on the center pentagon must match those on each pentagon abutting it.
D. Connection puzzle. Connect like-colored sockets by filling in spaces which connect them. Wires cannot cross each other. Each color has a specific number of spaces which can be used to connect them.
BONUS CHAPTER:
E. Rotating tiles puzzle. On a grid with five (5) triangles with three pieces for each one, rotate and move the pieces so each triangle has pieces which match up in color There is a middle section, a pentagon which collects and rotates the pieces and in which you must assemble the triangles.
F. Connection puzzle. On a grid, move tokens with triangles on them to create paths so that all the triangles are connected.
G. Rotating tiles puzzle. On a grid rotate squares with path segments on them so that five tokens can move to their appropriate spot at the bottom of the grid as per a given code.
B. Sequence puzzle. (Played 3 times in the game). Move 3 prongs of a trident so that all reach the bottom. Moving one affects the others.
C. Matching puzzle. Rotate 5 pentagons with numbers on each side around a center pentagon. The numbers on the center pentagon must match those on each pentagon abutting it.
D. Connection puzzle. Connect like-colored sockets by filling in spaces which connect them. Wires cannot cross each other. Each color has a specific number of spaces which can be used to connect them.
BONUS CHAPTER:
E. Rotating tiles puzzle. On a grid with five (5) triangles with three pieces for each one, rotate and move the pieces so each triangle has pieces which match up in color There is a middle section, a pentagon which collects and rotates the pieces and in which you must assemble the triangles.
F. Connection puzzle. On a grid, move tokens with triangles on them to create paths so that all the triangles are connected.
G. Rotating tiles puzzle. On a grid rotate squares with path segments on them so that five tokens can move to their appropriate spot at the bottom of the grid as per a given code.
I recommend this game!